Nevada
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 7:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 10 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in Greater Placerville, two in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, two Diamond Springs/El Dorado, and two in the Lake Tahoe region.
One of those new cases, two are under the age of 18, six are aged 18-49, two are aged 50-64.
Another 185 people were tested for the coronavirus and 175 negative tests results were received.
Victim in fatal head-on collision identified as South Lake Tahoe resident
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 3:05pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The victim of Tuesday's deadly crash on US Highway 50 near Zephyr Cove has been identified as a South Lake Tahoe resident.
At 6:25 p.m., troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a head-on collision at Douglas County miler marker 3.
The NHP preliminary investigation shows a black 2011 Dodge Ram pickup was traveling eastbound on the highway approaching a right curve in the roadway. At that same time, a gray 2003 Honda Element was approaching the same curve as the driver headed westbound.
Pair arrested and facing South Lake Tahoe vehicle theft charges
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 12:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two people have been arrested by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) after allegedly stealing a car from a home on Anita Drive.
Barton Health welcomes two new primary care doctors to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 11:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health has welcomed two new primary care providers, Krista Ault, MD and Tyler Peterson, DO, at its network of family care medical offices in South Lake Tahoe.
These physicians will expand community access to care, a priority of Barton’s in response to its Community Health Needs indicating access to health services being a top concern of surveyed residents in the local area.
City of South Lake Tahoe seeking applicants for citizen commissions and boards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 11:28pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is looking to fill vacant seats on four citizen commissions and boards: Planning Commission, Airport Land Use Commission, Building Board of Appeals, and Parks & Recreation Commission. They are soliciting applications for a City Council representative to the El Dorado County Commission on Aging and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Advisory Planning Commission.
Applications are due December 28 for the following positions
Planning Commission
Red Flag Warning, Lake WInd Advisory and snow forecast for South Lake Tahoe in days ahead
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mark Twain said "the air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious," and this week that air will be colder than it has been. There is a little bit of everything in the five day forecast for South Lake Tahoe.
Starting Thursday, November 5, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin. It will be in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Friday. The forecast gusty winds and critically dry fuels could cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 7:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 15 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, five are in El Dorado Hills, three in Greater Placerville, -1 in North County, five in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and three in the Lake Tahoe region.
One of those new case four are aged 18-49, ten are aged 50-64, and one 65 or older.
Another 271 people were tested for the coronavirus and 256 negative tests results were received.
There have been another five assumed recoveries with 168 assumed active cases.
Lanes currently closed due to fatal collision on US 50 near Zephyr Cove
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 8:06pm
7:40 p.m. Update: Two vehicles were involved at US-50 and Douglas Mile Marker 3, east of Stateline on Tuesday evening. There is one confirmed deceased according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. They said impairment is suspected.
The highway is still shut down in both directions for the investigation. Avoid the area and expect the closure to last several hours.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - US Highway 50 near Zephyr Cove is closed in both directions this evening due to a fatal collusion at 6:25 p.m. The Nevada Highway Patrol is telling drivers to take an alternate route as of 7:05 p.m.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 7:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 15 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, one in Greater Placerville, two in North County, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and 10 in the Lake Tahoe region.
One of those new cases, one is under the age of 18, four are aged 18-49, seven are aged 50-64, and three 65 or older.
Another 223 people were tested for the coronavirus and 208 negative tests results were received.
South Shore casinos see big gain in September; Statewide revenues down 22 percent
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 1:18pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $821,132,375 for the month of September 2020, the fourth month of casinos reopening in the state after being closed due to the coronavirus. This amounts to a 22.38 percent decrease compared to September 2019, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,057,935,421, according to the monthly report released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
The twenty-two percent decrease is almost identical to the loss experienced the prior month for the state.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 7:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 41 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, eight are in El Dorado Hills, seven in Greater Placerville, two in North County, one in Pollock Pines/Camino/ Kyburz, two in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, nine in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and 12 in the Lake Tahoe region.
One of those new cases, five are under the age of 18, 21 are aged 18-49, nine are aged 50-64, and six 65 or older.
Another 842 people were tested for the coronavirus and 801 negative tests results were received.
USFS facilities around Lake Tahoe start seasonal closures
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 12:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has begun closing recreational facilities for the winter season. Seasonal closures apply to many National Forest recreation sites in the Tahoe Basin including beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas and forest roads.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Big changes ahead
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 11:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the 70s have been great temperatures for the past few weeks, it was inevitable that the weather patterns would change just as daylight saving time did. A strong cold front will push through the Sierra and western Nevada on Friday bringing gusty winds, much colder temperatures, and chances for rain and snow showers, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork November 1 - 7
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 7:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 6:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another eight residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, three in Greater Placerville, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in the Lake Tahoe region.
One of those new cases, six are aged 18-49, one are aged 50-64, and one 65 or older.
Another 178 people were tested for the coronavirus and 170 negative tests results were received.
There have been another seven assumed recoveries with 121 assumed active cases.
USFS reminds all that fire restrictions remain in place around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 4:49pm
Due to continued dangerous wildfire conditions, emergency fire restrictions remain in effect across all National Forest lands in California, including both the California and Nevada sides of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Smoking outdoors and all recreational fires, including campfires, bonfires, warming fires, wood fires, charcoal fires, or any other kind of outdoor fires, involving solid fuels are prohibited.
View the Forest Order at https://go.usa.gov/x7W7M.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 12 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, two in Greater Placerville, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, one in North County, five in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in the Lake Tahoe region.
One of those new cases, one is under the age of 18, six are aged 18-49, and five are aged 50-64.
Another 288 people were tested for the coronavirus and 276 negative tests results were received.
Work completed on $14.1M Echo Summit bridge replacement project near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:02am
Work is complete on a two-season project to replace a bridge that served motorists for more than 80 years with a new structure that meets current safety and seismic standards.
Road closure for Centerville Reconstruction Project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 9:07pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Sierra Nevada Construction is underway with the Douglas County Centerville Lane Reconstruction Project. They are currently working to start their final full culvert crossing replacement. During this work period, through access on Centerville Lane will be lost at the culvert location shown on the map above.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 6:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another seven residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, one is in El Dorado Hills, one in Greater Placerville, one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, and four in the Lake Tahoe region.
One of those new cases, two are under the age of 18, and 5 are aged 18-49.
Another 126 people were tested for the coronavirus and 119 negative tests results were received.
There have been another five assumed recoveries with 111 assumed active cases.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 6:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 10 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, five are in El Dorado Hills, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, -1 in Greater Placerville, -1 in North County, and six in the Lake Tahoe region.
One of those new cases, 3 are aged 18-49, 6 aged 50-64, and 1 aged 65 or older.
Another 192 people were tested for the coronavirus and 182 negative tests results were received.
There have been another three assumed recoveries with 109 assumed active cases.
LTUSD - Tuesday meeting to discuss leadership restructure, back to school progress, enrollment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 11:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees on Tuesday, October 27 starting with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be help remotely and to watch, visit link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88330453346?pwd=RUJhdXgwaGtuMXZXNGVLdm4xRDV4UT09.
Heavenly and Northstar turn on snowmaking machines
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 9:58pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local Vail resorts took advantage of the season's first cold spell and turned on their snowmaking machines at both Heavenly and Northstar at Lake Tahoe.
They will be working on a solid base for the upcoming 2020-21 winter season as long as the dry, old air continues.
Both of these resorts will be opening on November 20 while Kirkwood is aiming to open on December 4. Kirkwood's systems are set to kick in later this week, conditions permitting.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 7:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 36 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 12 are in El Dorado Hills, one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, six in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, five in Greater Placerville, two in North County, and nine in the Lake Tahoe region.
One of those new cases, 3 are under 18, 17 are aged 18-49, 12 aged 50-64, and 4 aged 65 or older.
Another 666 people were tested for the coronavirus and 630 negative tests results were received.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork October 25 - 31
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 7:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Red Flag Warning for Lake Tahoe Sunday-Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 11:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has upgraded their previous fire weather watch to a Red Flag Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin Sunday at 5:00 p.m. to Monday at 5:00 p.m.
The forecast is for gusty winds and low humidity. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph. Higher gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible along mid-
slopes and wind-prone areas with gusts of 70+ mph along the Sierra Crest.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 6:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another seven residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in El Dorado Hills, one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in Greater Placerville, and one in the Lake Tahoe region.
One of those new cases, 4 aged 18-49, 2 aged 50-64, and 1 aged 65 or older.
Another 175 people were tested for the coronavirus and 168 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 12 assumed recoveries with 81 assumed active cases.
Fire Weather Watch for Lake Tahoe - Gusty winds as temperatures drop
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 11:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a Fire Weather Watch in effect from 5:00 p.m. Sunday through Monday at 5:00 p.m. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno is calling for gusty winds and low humidity for the Lake Tahoe Basin through western Lassen County.
* Affected Area...Fire Zone 271 Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra, and Eastern Nevada Counties and Fire Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 6:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another two residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, one is in El Dorado Hills, one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, one in Greater Placerville, and none in the Lake Tahoe region. There is a -1 case from Diamond Springs/El Dorado due to a misclassification of a previous case. Both areas with today's cases have seen an increase in visitors due to Apple Hill activities.
One of those new cases 1 is under the age of 18, 1 aged 18-49, - 1 aged 50-64, and 1 aged 65 or older.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 6:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another four residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, two in Diamond Springs/El Dorado and none in the Lake Tahoe region. There is also a -1 case count for Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue.
One of those new cases 4 are aged 18-49, 1 aged 50-64, and -1 ages 65 or older.
Another 226 people were tested for the coronavirus and 222 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 6:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 12 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, six are in El Dorado Hills, one in Greater Placerville; one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, two in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, and two in the Lake Tahoe region.
One of those new cases are under the age of 18, 4 aged 18-49, 6 aged 50-64, 1 ages 65 or older.
Another 310 people were tested for the coronavirus and 604 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 20 assumed recoveries with 96 assumed active cases.
City Council candidates respond to South Lake Tahoe Chamber questions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 5:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce Board recently asked the nine City Council candidates ten questions they felt were of most importance to its members. The questions focused mainly on topics relating to things that will or may affect both the local small businesses and the community in general.
Their board made the decision to not endorse a specific candidate this election, but instead rank them based on how much they align with the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce goals based on their answers to the questions below.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 8:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 15 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, seven are in El Dorado Hills, one in Greater Placerville; one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, and five in the Lake Tahoe region.
Three of them are under the age of 18, 7 aged 18-49, 5 aged 50-64.
Another 619 people were tested for the coronavirus and 604 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 16 assumed recoveries with 104 assumed active cases.
Man airlifted to Reno after serious motorcycle crash on SR89
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 5:31pm
A Wellington, Nevada man was flown by a Careflight medical helicopter to Reno after going over a cliff with his motorcycle Saturday night.
At 5:00 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) says Troy Costa, Sr. was riding his Harley southbound on SR89 about a mile north of the SR4 junction when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. Their report says Costa was ejected from the motorcycle as it went over a cliff adjacent to the East Fork of the Carson River.
He sustained severe injuries and transported by air to Renown Medical Center in Reno.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork October 18-24
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 4:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Orders now being taken for commemorative Lake Tahoe coin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 9:21am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. — The limited-edition Lake Tahoe Commemorative Coin is now available to the public, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation (Parasol) announced this week.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 6:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another four residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, one in Greater Placerville; one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and none in the Lake Tahoe region
Three of them are aged 18-49, and one aged 50-64.
Another 270 people were tested for the coronavirus and 266 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 14 assumed recoveries with 105 assumed active cases.
Column: Turning lessons into transportation solutions
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 5:10pm
Autumn’s reflections have begun and Lake Tahoe’s forests and wildlife are preparing for the winter. While fall is generally a treasured time of year at the lake, a sense of uneasiness hangs in the crisp air as we brace for the next phase of the COVID crisis.
Summer was record breaking on many fronts. Businesses and agencies with major staff and budget shortages were suddenly required to manage the pandemic, following strict protocols. Trash overflowed on our pristine beaches and roadways. Follow that with more than 8,300 wildfires and 4 million acres burned in California alone.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 6:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another eight residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, four are in El Dorado Hills, one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, one in Greater Placerville; one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in the Lake Tahoe region
Of the new cases, three are under the age of 18, two are aged 18-49, two aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
Another 101 people were tested for the coronavirus and 93 negative tests results were received.
Letter to the Editor: We Choose a Voice For Locals
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 7:33am
It's a great thing to call for unity. It sounds good and feels good. But for far too long hollow calls for "working together" have become excuses for bulldozing over the needs of the people who live and work here in favor of the needs of the developers, resorts and casinos.
I chose the locals.
I choose to give a voice to those who are marginalized.
And if this seems like I’m causing trouble, then it is, as John Lewis called it, good trouble.
Chelcee Thomas hired as the new executive director for Live Violence Free
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 9:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Live Violence Free, the South Lake Tahoe-based agency committed to promoting a violence-free community, has announced the appointment of a new executive director.
Chelcee Thomas has returned to her hometown to lead the 43-year-old agency. The South Tahoe High graduate has dedicated her career to supporting social
COVID-19 case update for area counties: Lake Tahoe moves into high/red tier
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 6:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another two residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, one is in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue and one in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: Both are aged 50-64.
Another 201 people were tested for the coronavirus and 199 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 9 assumed recoveries with 126 assumed active cases.
There is currently one COVID-19 ICU patient at Marshall or Barton hospitals, and two suspected cases in the hospital.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 6:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another two residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, one is in El Dorado Hills and one in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: 1 is aged 18-49, 1 is aged 65 or over.
Another 89 people were tested for the coronavirus and 87 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 15 assumed recoveries with 133 assumed active cases.
There is currently one COVID-19 ICU patient at Marshall or Barton hospitals, and no suspected cases.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 6:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 20 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, two are in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, eight from El Dorado Hills, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, and nine in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: 6 are under the age of 18, 10 aged 18-49, 2 aged 50-64. and 2 are 65 or over.
Another 628 people were tested for the coronavirus and 608 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 28 assumed recoveries with 154 assumed active cases.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Sunny and warm days, cool nights
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 8:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starting Monday, temperatures will increase as high pressure starts to build along the West Coast, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Highs will jump back into the upper 70s and low 80s across western Nevada over the next few days, with 60s and low 70s in the Sierra. The pattern remains zonal over the Pacific Northwest, bringing warming temperatures to our area.
Douglas County Commissioners to possibly vote on new VHR regulations for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 1:25pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - During their Thursday, October 15 meeting, the Douglas County commissioners will hear a presentation about the work done by an appointed task force about vacation home rentals (VHRs) in Tahoe Township. The agenda item is listed as having possible action by the commissioners.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork October 11-17
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 7:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Letter to the Editor: Great time for opportunity, collaboration and positivity
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 12:47pm
The desperation evident in those in our community, including some other candidates for City Council, who hope to maintain the status quo and deny us the opportunity to evolve is reaching fever pitch. As indicated in the Form 460 I filed as required by the FPPC, I received a campaign contribution of $5,000 from a Nevada resident, a retired businessman with philanthropic leanings. Aside from our one conversation in which we discussed our love of Tahoe, some local nonprofit organizations we'd both supported, and our love for our own daughters, I've never spoken with him.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 6:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another seven residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one was removed from the El Dorado Hills count one in Greater Placerville, and five in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: 1 is under the age of 18, 5 aged 18-49, and 1 aged 50-64.
Another 214 people were tested for the coronavirus and 207 negative tests results were received.
There have been another seven assumed recoveries with 154 assumed active cases.
Op/Ed: Creating a community without the divide of a state line
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 2:00pm
On October 31, 2016 I wrote an editorial "Use the election to create a community of collaboration and teamwork" due to a growing vibe of discourse and anger across the country as well as in South Lake Tahoe.
Since we are once again in the midst of a contentious national election I saw a need to once again look at the definition of community as we focus on our local situation in El Dorado County and Douglas County.
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